prep. - in the direction of (set out towards town).

- as regards; in relation to (attitude towards death).

- as a contribution to; for (put it towards her holiday).

- near (towards the end of our journey). [old english, = future: related to *to, *-ward]

n. Path by a river or canal, orig. Used for towing a boat by horse.

n. (brit. Toxaemia) 1 blood-poisoning.

- increased blood pressure in pregnancy. [related to *toxic, greek haima blood]

n. Shop selling toys.

n. (pl. -ies) 1 ornamental stone openwork, esp. In the upper part of a gothic window.

- fine decorative pattern.

n. (pl. -cheae) windpipe. [latin from greek]

n. - traced copy of a drawing etc.

- act of tracing.

dog n. Police dog tracking by scent.

n. - vehicle used for pulling farm machinery etc.

- traction-engine. [related to *traction]

n. Thing given in part exchange for another.